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'Some people are feeling isolated or alone, so this is more important than ever'
Su Carty, who works with the IRFU and World Rugby, is part of Ohana ZERO Suicide.
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Jan 17th 2021, 8:00 AM
Poll: How often do you tune into Oireachtas TV?
Organisers aren’t expecting thousands of viewers.
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Nov 30th 2014, 9:40 AM
Nothing on telly? You can now flick over and watch the Oireachtas
Only if you’re into that sort of thing, of course, and have UPC or Sky.
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Sep 22nd 2014, 7:12 PM
Chief Whip: We'll do something about the issue which most frustrates backbenchers*
*After the next election.
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Sep 13th 2014, 9:15 AM
What changes does Ibec want in the 2015 Budget?
Ibec is one of several groups making pre-budget submissions to the Oireachtas Finance Committee today, but what else is happening in Leinster House?
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Jul 15th 2014, 9:00 AM
Will some people lose their free travel passes?
That’s what Fianna Fáil will be asking the Government today, but what else is happening in Leinster House?
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Jul 8th 2014, 9:00 AM
Could a levy on alcohol help suicide prevention?
Senators think it could raise €200 million a year to help improve mental health services. They’ll be discussing this and several other topics today.
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Jul 2nd 2014, 9:00 AM
How much will you be paying for your water?
The Commission for Energy Regulation will be giving TDs and Senators a briefing on water tariffs in Leinster House today.
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Jul 1st 2014, 9:00 AM
Senators seek to close loophole that may aid forced marriages
Senators think two sections in the Family Law Act 1995 need to be updated to protect children. They will debate this and other issues today.
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Jun 25th 2014, 9:00 AM
How important is alcohol to Irish agriculture?
Representatives from the Drinks Industry Group of Ireland will be visiting Leinster House today to discuss the issue.
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Jun 24th 2014, 9:00 AM
PAC will be examining penalty points and speed cameras today
What else will the folks on Kildare Street be discussing?
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Jun 19th 2014, 9:00 AM
What can TDs do to prevent suicide in prisons?
The Justice Committee will discuss this and other issues today.
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Jun 18th 2014, 9:00 AM
How are senior gardaí appointed and removed from their jobs?
The Technical Group will put forward a Bill today that would update the current process.
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Jun 17th 2014, 9:00 AM
What makes someone eligible for a medical card?
Tony O’Brien, Director General of the HSE, will give the lowdown to the PAC this morning.
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Jun 12th 2014, 9:00 AM
Does Ireland's corporate tax rate need to be changed?
TDs will debate the controversial issue in the Dáil today.
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Jun 11th 2014, 9:00 AM
Do sexual assault laws discriminate against people with disabilities?
Senator Katherine Zappone thinks they need to be updated and will present a Bill on the subject in the Seanad today.
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Jun 10th 2014, 9:00 AM
How is the government revamping the social welfare system?
That’s one of the subjects up for debate in Leinster House today.
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Jun 5th 2014, 9:00 AM
Should there be a centralised database to record all racist incidents in Ireland?
What’s going on in Leinster House? Well, as you asked…
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Jun 4th 2014, 9:00 AM
TDs will get to have their say on the Guerin report today
Two hours have been set aside for statements on the report today in the Dáil.
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May 15th 2014, 9:00 AM
How does a lack of oversight within an Garda Síochána affect Travellers?
Today the Justice Committee will examine how various groups are impacted by transparency issues within the force.
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May 14th 2014, 9:00 AM
Is the government ignoring people who lose discretionary medical cards?
That’s the argument Sinn Féin will make in the Dáil today.
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May 13th 2014, 9:00 AM
Legalising cannabis, tackling reckless lending and bad roads
…and that’s just in one committee meeting. Here’s everything happening in Leinster House today.
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May 7th 2014, 9:00 AM
Homelessness and taking DNA samples from suspected criminals
Everything happening in Leinster House today.
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May 1st 2014, 9:00 AM
Children using sunbeds, the new broadcasting charge and HSE grants
It’s the first day back in the Dáil after the Easter break, so what’s happening?
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Apr 30th 2014, 9:00 AM
Banning smoking in cars, Reillycare and tensions in Ukraine
It’s the last day before the Easter break in the Dáil. But what have they got planned?
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Apr 17th 2014, 9:00 AM
Why is it difficult for Gardaí to obtain speeding convictions?
Everything happening in Leinster House today.
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Apr 16th 2014, 9:00 AM
How banks are helping SMEs and why the GAA signed a deal with SKY Sports
What’s going on in Leinster House? Well, as you asked…
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Apr 15th 2014, 9:00 AM
How much money did the HSE pay Rehab? That's top of the PAC's agenda today
What’s going on in Leinster House? Well, as you asked…
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Apr 10th 2014, 9:00 AM
What are AIB and Permanent TSB doing to help people in mortgage arrears?
Everything happening in Leinster House today.
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Apr 9th 2014, 9:00 AM
Capital punishment, fining criminals and how to stop wasting water
What’s going on in Leinster House? Well, as you asked…
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Apr 8th 2014, 9:00 AM
Universal Health Insurance, Rehab and how to deal with homelessness
Everything happening in Leinster House today.
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Apr 3rd 2014, 9:00 AM
Banning smoking in cars and how Ireland can attract the Rugby World Cup
What’s going on in Leinster House? Well, as you asked…
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Apr 2nd 2014, 9:00 AM
A motion of no confidence in Alan Shatter, ambulances and young people in care
What’s going on in Leinster House? Well, as you asked…
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Apr 1st 2014, 9:00 AM
Here are some of the other things TDs and Senators will discuss today besides GardaGate
Everything happening in Leinster House today.
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Mar 26th 2014, 9:00 AM
Whistleblowers, alcohol-related public order offences and trade secrets
Everything happening in Leinster House today.
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Mar 25th 2014, 9:00 AM
Suicide, the Irish language and Rehab
Everything happening in Leinster House today.
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Mar 13th 2014, 9:00 AM
Vintage cars, fracking and the Russian ambassador
Everything happening in Leinster House today.
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Mar 12th 2014, 9:00 AM
Seanad reform, wind energy and Irish prisoners in the UK
Everything happening in Leinster House today.
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Mar 11th 2014, 9:00 AM
Portlaoise baby deaths, Ireland's forests and more priorities for 2014
Everything happening in Leinster House today.
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Mar 6th 2014, 9:00 AM
Irish Water (obviously), payday loans and everything else happening in Leinster House today...
What’s going on in Leinster House? Well, you asked…
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Jan 29th 2014, 9:00 AM
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